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Wed Oct-19-05 01:10 AM
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| 89. a lot of us will be depending on what our parents stashed away- |
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i don't have any idea what the next generation is going to do, however.
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| -How are people making it? |
DenaliDemocrat |
Oct-18-05 07:58 PM |
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I'm single and make a pretty decent salary but I'm always broke. |
cat_girl25 |
Oct-18-05 07:59 PM |
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I am barely breathing financially. Here's the thread I started last |
texpatriot2004 |
Oct-18-05 07:59 PM |
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And I have a college degree too. n.t |
texpatriot2004 |
Oct-18-05 08:00 PM |
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Hey texpat... |
lildreamer316 |
Oct-19-05 03:52 PM |
#159 |
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College degrees have little meaning today unless you are teaching |
itzamirakul |
Oct-20-05 04:58 AM |
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Dupe |
SemiCharmedQuark |
Oct-19-05 01:04 PM |
#144 |
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I have a great job, great salary, no kids, & a wife who works, but... |
bj2110 |
Oct-19-05 04:59 PM |
#170 |
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good points you make. i wonder that too. |
kineta |
Oct-18-05 08:00 PM |
#4 |
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If it were not for a small sum I received after my Dad's death, which we |
grannylib |
Oct-18-05 08:02 PM |
#5 |
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The people are toe-dancing on a razor blade |
The Whiskey Priest |
Oct-18-05 08:04 PM |
#6 |
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Loosing ground , but still sucking air |
bonito |
Oct-18-05 08:06 PM |
#7 |
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I'm employed at half the salary I was a few years ago, and the |
Ruffhowse |
Oct-18-05 08:08 PM |
#8 |
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barely making it with three babies at home. n/t |
fight4my3sons |
Oct-18-05 08:09 PM |
#9 |
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I feel for you-here's a hug and hope it gets easier for you |
w8liftinglady |
Oct-18-05 08:18 PM |
#18 |
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Im poor |
Ksec |
Oct-18-05 08:09 PM |
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"Borrow" $ from |
shockingelk |
Oct-18-05 08:10 PM |
#11 |
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I work with people in our community who are in the lower |
rosesaylavee |
Oct-18-05 08:10 PM |
#12 |
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Riots? Could happen. 5 million people have fallen into poverty under Bush |
ultraist |
Oct-19-05 12:13 AM |
#80 |
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Most won't die from exposure. They'll die from the following more often: |
elehhhhna |
Oct-19-05 10:51 AM |
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I'm 24 still live with parents |
noahmijo |
Oct-18-05 08:12 PM |
#13 |
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I am kicking this and nominating this |
rosesaylavee |
Oct-18-05 08:13 PM |
#14 |
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I volunteer in several organizations that work w/underpriviledge (ugly |
Seansky |
Oct-18-05 08:14 PM |
#15 |
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There is no section 8 housing in Tarrant county,Texas |
w8liftinglady |
Oct-18-05 08:19 PM |
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I hear you...I wonder the same thing myself... |
youthere |
Oct-18-05 08:16 PM |
#16 |
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This is about what I expected |
DenaliDemocrat |
Oct-18-05 08:28 PM |
#24 |
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No, you aren't alone... |
youthere |
Oct-18-05 09:05 PM |
#34 |
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I've cut all the extras out |
w8liftinglady |
Oct-18-05 08:17 PM |
#17 |
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get used to peanut butter |
sniffa |
Oct-18-05 08:19 PM |
#19 |
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Peanut butter? That stuff's expensive! n/t |
petgoat |
Oct-18-05 10:05 PM |
#60 |
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i've been calling the last couple of years |
purji |
Oct-19-05 07:04 AM |
#111 |
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.... |
bicentennial_baby |
Oct-19-05 08:29 AM |
#117 |
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My unemployed sister moved in with me |
abbeyco |
Oct-18-05 08:24 PM |
#21 |
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That extra $5? Keep it and donate it yourself |
Horse with no Name |
Oct-19-05 12:59 PM |
#142 |
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Good thought.... |
abbeyco |
Oct-19-05 05:18 PM |
#172 |
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It's gonna get worse |
BeHereNow |
Oct-18-05 08:24 PM |
#22 |
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Speaking of advanced degrees |
AbbyR |
Oct-20-05 08:32 AM |
#182 |
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Seven of us at home |
TexasLady |
Oct-18-05 08:28 PM |
#23 |
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just out of curiosity... |
grasswire |
Oct-19-05 01:38 PM |
#150 |
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I have a masters and the best thing I can say about my job |
Giant Robot |
Oct-18-05 08:30 PM |
#25 |
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Welcome to DU... |
phusion |
Oct-19-05 12:12 AM |
#79 |
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"Pretty decent salary" |
Dr_eldritch |
Oct-18-05 08:30 PM |
#26 |
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we are hanging in by thread |
Epiphany4z |
Oct-18-05 08:34 PM |
#27 |
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Let's just say |
newscott |
Oct-18-05 08:40 PM |
#28 |
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I'm 29 and live off (but not with!) my parents. Have a bachelors degree. |
gulfcoastliberal |
Oct-18-05 08:49 PM |
#29 |
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The working class turmoil is simmering. A judgment day will come.... |
B Calm |
Oct-18-05 08:50 PM |
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I'm struggling enough I don't know how much more I can wait |
Giant Robot |
Oct-18-05 08:54 PM |
#31 |
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Now more than ever we need to preach to our co workers that |
B Calm |
Oct-18-05 09:03 PM |
#32 |
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Hey Giant Robot..,. |
youthere |
Oct-18-05 09:11 PM |
#39 |
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relief |
area51 |
Oct-18-05 09:17 PM |
#40 |
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*sniff* |
Giant Robot |
Oct-18-05 09:19 PM |
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Giant Robot, I feel your pain too if that helps any? |
AZBlue |
Oct-19-05 01:44 PM |
#152 |
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Same here--just got paid, got no money. |
tjdee |
Oct-19-05 07:45 PM |
#176 |
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Buying a burger is an extravagent meal |
Giant Robot |
Oct-20-05 09:13 AM |
#183 |
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Yep! |
Talismom |
Oct-19-05 09:23 AM |
#122 |
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Think about how many businesses depend on |
ccbombs |
Oct-18-05 09:03 PM |
#33 |
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No kidding.. |
sendero |
Oct-19-05 06:38 AM |
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Interesting that you say that |
MountainLaurel |
Oct-19-05 01:00 PM |
#143 |
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Absolutely |
JulieRB |
Oct-19-05 05:52 PM |
#174 |
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I'm a perfect example - I work in sales in the entertainment industry |
AZBlue |
Oct-19-05 01:46 PM |
#153 |
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Still doing ok |
haydukelives |
Oct-18-05 09:05 PM |
#35 |
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Please do not take $ from 401k to pay credit cards! |
holboz |
Oct-19-05 08:27 AM |
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We are as tight as we have ever been |
Dave243 |
Oct-18-05 09:06 PM |
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Welcome to DU Dave243!! |
converted_democrat |
Oct-19-05 10:49 AM |
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I have become very frugal |
Coyote_Bandit |
Oct-18-05 09:07 PM |
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Its nice to know it can be done at least. |
Giant Robot |
Oct-18-05 09:18 PM |
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You can whine for me |
Coyote_Bandit |
Oct-18-05 09:53 PM |
#51 |
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I'm too much of a nerd |
Giant Robot |
Oct-18-05 10:05 PM |
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Dinner, tip and transportation for $10! |
Sacajawea |
Oct-18-05 09:58 PM |
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Barely? You can buy a takeout pizza for $10? Lucky. |
readmoreoften |
Oct-19-05 12:56 AM |
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Eating out once a week |
Coyote_Bandit |
Oct-19-05 09:47 AM |
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I live in a wonderful blue major city. But: |
readmoreoften |
Oct-19-05 01:07 AM |
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I cannot count the people I've talked to who work more than one job |
linazelle |
Oct-18-05 09:11 PM |
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I'm really lucky. have a good job |
Cookie wookie |
Oct-18-05 09:21 PM |
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Getting creative. Call up your services and see what deals they have. |
Nickster |
Oct-18-05 09:21 PM |
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$580 per month |
dragndust |
Oct-18-05 09:22 PM |
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We're flat-lining... |
Kazak |
Oct-18-05 09:34 PM |
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Living entirely off savings. |
skids |
Oct-18-05 09:37 PM |
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with all due respect |
DenaliDemocrat |
Oct-18-05 09:44 PM |
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skids says he is unemployed |
Coyote_Bandit |
Oct-18-05 09:49 PM |
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and it is sickening that you have to do that |
DenaliDemocrat |
Oct-18-05 09:59 PM |
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I'm not yet. |
skids |
Oct-18-05 09:54 PM |
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Making it from check to check |
nadinbrzezinski |
Oct-18-05 09:40 PM |
#48 |
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Same here... |
cynatnite |
Oct-18-05 10:10 PM |
#62 |
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Yeah I mamage to put a little away every pay day |
nadinbrzezinski |
Oct-18-05 10:43 PM |
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I have had two employers file bankruptcy in my working career, |
B Calm |
Oct-18-05 09:57 PM |
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54 years old and it's time to go to my low paying job again.. |
B Calm |
Oct-19-05 06:10 AM |
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Alcohol. |
NoSheep |
Oct-18-05 09:59 PM |
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lol! |
phusion |
Oct-19-05 12:17 AM |
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Cheap alcohol at that. I wonder what the responses to this question |
Blue State Native |
Oct-19-05 08:55 AM |
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Going Without |
proud patriot |
Oct-18-05 10:01 PM |
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I read all these stories |
SheilaT |
Oct-18-05 10:01 PM |
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I live in the deep red state of Utah and. . . |
leanin_green |
Oct-18-05 10:03 PM |
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"Even the state pays poverty wages" |
MountainLaurel |
Oct-19-05 01:08 PM |
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I saw this coming a few years ago... |
TwoSparkles |
Oct-18-05 10:11 PM |
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I'm in deep shit. |
BiggJawn |
Oct-18-05 10:18 PM |
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Then you see this shit...Cheney's stock options rose 3,281% last year..... |
jus_the_facts |
Oct-19-05 08:28 AM |
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Wasn't he supposed to DIVEST himself of those Halliburton stocks? |
BiggJawn |
Oct-19-05 10:54 AM |
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I'm wondering about the outrage from the working middle class |
bluedawg12 |
Oct-18-05 10:21 PM |
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What's it gonna take? |
BiggJawn |
Oct-18-05 10:32 PM |
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Do you think Red states will vote against their economic interest |
bluedawg12 |
Oct-18-05 10:44 PM |
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I'm afraid we'll vote the "Three Gees" again... |
BiggJawn |
Oct-18-05 10:55 PM |
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There are some who have drunk too deeply of the cool aide. |
bluedawg12 |
Oct-18-05 11:39 PM |
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I see those stickers too! And I saw them during the '04 elections. |
AZBlue |
Oct-19-05 02:07 PM |
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Absof**kinglutely. |
there-s a |
Oct-19-05 06:35 AM |
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Sad to hear some of these stories |
DemonFighterLives |
Oct-18-05 10:32 PM |
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No health insurance as of 4 months ago. |
progressoid |
Oct-18-05 10:38 PM |
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scary to be grateful I'm 65+......doing ok on SS and pension |
bobbieinok |
Oct-18-05 10:45 PM |
#71 |
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a lot of us will be depending on what our parents stashed away- |
MarsThe Cat |
Oct-19-05 01:10 AM |
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Get off our backs! |
bluedawg12 |
Oct-18-05 10:54 PM |
#72 |
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I like to be on the bottom sometimes |
impeachdubya |
Oct-18-05 11:00 PM |
#74 |
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LMAO! n/t |
bluedawg12 |
Oct-18-05 11:34 PM |
#75 |
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Multiple generations in the same house... |
Gronk Groks |
Oct-18-05 11:55 PM |
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just lucky i guess- i developed a chronically painful spinal condition... |
MarsThe Cat |
Oct-19-05 12:05 AM |
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i should also add- |
MarsThe Cat |
Oct-19-05 12:20 AM |
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Amazing stories here... |
phusion |
Oct-19-05 12:23 AM |
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im scared |
WindRavenX |
Oct-19-05 12:27 AM |
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Juggling, refusing to get sick, lots of carb's, ebay clothing & bicycling. |
Zinfandel |
Oct-19-05 12:30 AM |
#85 |
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Steal food & vacation at Walmart |
dragndust |
Oct-19-05 01:23 AM |
#91 |
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It's taking a toll on everyone... |
friesianrider |
Oct-19-05 12:40 AM |
#86 |
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Was looking to coworkers who voted for Bush screaming about |
lovuian |
Oct-19-05 01:13 AM |
#90 |
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I hear ya! |
TheGoldenRule |
Oct-19-05 02:04 AM |
#92 |
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One day at a time |
donheld |
Oct-19-05 02:05 AM |
#93 |
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kicked and nominated! |
snappyturtle |
Oct-19-05 02:11 AM |
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Suicide for the poorest. |
classics |
Oct-19-05 02:19 AM |
#95 |
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Hang in there man. N/T |
olafvikingr |
Oct-19-05 10:39 AM |
#128 |
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Beans, beans, the magical fruit... |
rucky |
Oct-19-05 04:04 AM |
#96 |
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Trying to figure out what I can cut next. |
peacefreak |
Oct-19-05 06:28 AM |
#98 |
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It's going to get a lot worse...... |
sendero |
Oct-19-05 06:30 AM |
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SHAME on those who can't keep up with the american dream |
mopaul |
Oct-19-05 06:31 AM |
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No kids. |
Iris |
Oct-19-05 06:33 AM |
#101 |
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2 jobs looking for the third |
The Flaming Red Head |
Oct-19-05 06:40 AM |
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I've been hoarding antiques and collectibles for quite a while |
Vinca |
Oct-19-05 06:46 AM |
#105 |
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There's a woman in town here |
ohio_liberal |
Oct-19-05 11:11 AM |
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I'm a garage sale/church sale buyer. You'd be amazed what you find. |
Vinca |
Oct-19-05 12:16 PM |
#141 |
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If I knew anything at all about art or collectibles I'd try it myself |
ohio_liberal |
Oct-19-05 01:08 PM |
#145 |
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it's a great way to add income |
grasswire |
Oct-19-05 01:47 PM |
#154 |
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We must be soul mates. I do the exact same thing. |
Vinca |
Oct-19-05 03:07 PM |
#156 |
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I see by your location.... |
grasswire |
Oct-19-05 03:45 PM |
#158 |
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There are few deals at auctions around here. |
Vinca |
Oct-19-05 04:42 PM |
#169 |
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my income was 77,000 two years ago |
notadmblnd |
Oct-19-05 06:56 AM |
#106 |
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nota, |
elehhhhna |
Oct-19-05 11:26 AM |
#135 |
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I know, I'm scared to death. |
notadmblnd |
Oct-19-05 11:36 AM |
#137 |
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You're right. Someone recently told me that a small business must do 10 X |
TheGoldenRule |
Oct-19-05 11:59 AM |
#140 |
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There's just the two of us at home now. |
Skidmore |
Oct-19-05 06:57 AM |
#107 |
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Im too busy trying to find a job |
jzodda |
Oct-19-05 06:57 AM |
#108 |
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13 million Americans have 'direct sales' jobs, no salary no bene's |
lostnfound |
Oct-19-05 06:58 AM |
#109 |
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I used to be able to stay home with my kids. |
purji |
Oct-19-05 07:00 AM |
#110 |
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You aren't alone at all . . . look at this archived thread . . . |
HughBeaumont |
Oct-19-05 07:14 AM |
#112 |
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Bankruptcy. |
kick-ass-bob |
Oct-19-05 07:52 AM |
#113 |
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inflation |
sweetheart |
Oct-19-05 08:11 AM |
#114 |
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Well said, |
atfqn |
Oct-20-05 12:32 AM |
#177 |
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And now they are trying to cut food stamps and medicaid? |
mandyky |
Oct-19-05 09:02 AM |
#119 |
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I'm single, have degrees, work at a low-paid job with no bennies, |
raccoon |
Oct-19-05 09:18 AM |
#120 |
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My mother-in-law is constantly exclaiming about how she can't |
Talismom |
Oct-19-05 09:20 AM |
#121 |
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Hanging in , hanging on, accelerating my timetable` |
MadHound |
Oct-19-05 09:43 AM |
#123 |
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"Clinton showed the naked face of the two party/same corporate |
raccoon |
Oct-19-05 10:52 AM |
#131 |
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I am thankful that my husband is a smart & practical man! |
CrispyQGirl |
Oct-19-05 09:45 AM |
#124 |
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This thread just depressed the hell out of me, and I was |
olafvikingr |
Oct-19-05 10:16 AM |
#126 |
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I'm divorced with 4 kids, two jobs |
ohio_liberal |
Oct-19-05 10:32 AM |
#127 |
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two thoughts |
grasswire |
Oct-19-05 04:14 PM |
#164 |
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I have less than $100.00 in the bank... |
bee |
Oct-19-05 11:17 AM |
#134 |
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You sound just like me, Bee. |
MaggieSwanson |
Oct-19-05 05:30 PM |
#173 |
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Okay Before; Suddenly Now, a Crisis |
Hidden Stillness |
Oct-19-05 11:31 AM |
#136 |
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Sadly enough, we aren't |
Slfrighteous1 |
Oct-19-05 11:40 AM |
#138 |
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We have been soooo lucky it's remarkable. |
elehhhhna |
Oct-19-05 11:44 AM |
#139 |
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Ha! Only by the grace of God. |
SemiCharmedQuark |
Oct-19-05 01:10 PM |
#147 |
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I've never made more than $35,000 in my life.... |
Tracer |
Oct-19-05 01:23 PM |
#148 |
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Cross-post for an answer |
MountainLaurel |
Oct-19-05 01:26 PM |
#149 |
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Barely |
Horse with no Name |
Oct-19-05 01:39 PM |
#151 |
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sinking fast |
anarch |
Oct-19-05 03:21 PM |
#157 |
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I make 4$ an hour - work two 15 hour days and a 50 hour work week. . . |
Mr Grieves |
Oct-19-05 03:55 PM |
#160 |
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Pure luck. |
lildreamer316 |
Oct-19-05 03:56 PM |
#161 |
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Someone should send this thread to bush and his minions. |
Ksec |
Oct-19-05 03:59 PM |
#162 |
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I'm sending this thread |
mnhtnbb |
Oct-19-05 04:32 PM |
#165 |
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Exactly |
Ksec |
Oct-19-05 04:38 PM |
#166 |
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Two words- Top Ramen |
LiveWire |
Oct-19-05 04:12 PM |
#163 |
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Wow, just wow |
electron_blue |
Oct-19-05 04:41 PM |
#168 |
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I am/was just lucky. . . timing |
rainidame |
Oct-19-05 04:38 PM |
#167 |
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Hmmm |
undergroundpanther |
Oct-19-05 05:13 PM |
#171 |
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Thanks, now I feel like such an asshole! |
IronLionZion |
Oct-19-05 07:36 PM |
#175 |
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I am a college student |
drfresh |
Oct-20-05 12:52 AM |
#178 |
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I'm currently on disability |
hyphenate |
Oct-20-05 03:28 AM |
#179 |
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Two full-time jobs, seven days a week |
BuffyTheFundieSlayer |
Oct-20-05 04:41 AM |
#180 |
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Once in a while I get scared about retirement too |
Giant Robot |
Oct-20-05 09:39 AM |
#184 |
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